Tag Archives: Constantinople

In 368, n 368, Constantinople was the only major city in the Roman Empire which continued expanding. Although the area surrounding the Bosphorus is very moist and full of forests,, springs and streams, the great metropolis … Continue reading →

Hagia Sophia means Holy Wisdom in Greek and is the name of the largest Christian church that existed until the construction of the Cathedral of Seville thousand years later. Its magnificent dome remains one of the world's largest and, since … Continue reading →

There could not be a Roman city without hippodrome and that which became the capital of the empire in place of Rome had one that truly honored its greatness. Currently it is the square of … Continue reading →

One of the symbols of Istanbul is this tower almost 70 meter high towers over the district of Beyoglu, on the north side of the Golden Horn. In that place, with Constantinople, there was an old … Continue reading →

The visit to Sultanahmet, especially in high season, often accompanied by lines to get to the sites, tour groups, much heat and bustle. In the neighborhood, however, found a place diametrically opposite. Silent, fresh and … Continue reading →